Best Toni Herrera Podcasts (2024)

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ReReading The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 57:53

3h ago57:53

57:53

Join for free on Patreon to continue listening to our show: https://www.patreon.com/litsocietypod/membership Y'all made us re-read The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Our first read and review, over three years ago, got us ratioed on YouTube. You called us names and battered us verbally for not liking the ending of this book. Our momma's alw…

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Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn 1:25:12

22h ago1:25:12

1:25:12

To keep listening, subscribe to our free tier on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/litsocietypod. On paper, Yinka has it all. She's Oxford-educated, beautiful, and constantly surrounded by friends and family. Still, one persistent question makes her examine her value and identity: "Where is your husband?" Will Yinka find happiness, and will that hap…

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Interview with Gerald and Jacqueline Papilion of ProLift Doors in Houston, Texas 37:40

1d ago37:40

37:40

In this episode, we talk with Gerald and Jacqueline Papilion of ProLift Doors in Houston, Texas who joined the franchise in December of 2023. They share their story about how they got started, the value of being a part of a franchise system with Premium Service Brands, how they have made an impact in their community with Kid's Lift, the value of wo…

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The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (Part 2) 43:33

15d ago43:33

43:33

Last week, we saw young Dodo captured and tied to a bed in a sanitorium. He faces imminent danger constantly and can confide in only one friend, a young boy with cerebral palsy who shares the bed next to him. Will his family be able to rescue Dodo, or will he spend his final days in the hands of men with evil aims? Meanwhile, as Chona wastes away i…

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The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (Part 1) 47:02

27d ago47:02

47:02

The last community of Black Americans and Jewish immigrants in a tiny Pennsylvania town must risk their lives and livelihoods to save a deaf child from institutionalization and torture. Will they succeed against a system that squishes them all under society's boot? Or will an innocent boy be forced into a nightmarish existence? The book The Heaven …

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Interview with April and Scott Goodger of Kitchen Wise Closet Wise with Premium Service Brands in The Villages, Florida 46:54

23d ago46:54

46:54

In this episode, we talk with April and Scott Goodger of Kitchen Wise Closet Wise about their experiences with Premium Service Brands, how they are giving back through Kid's Lift and some of the remarkable experiences they have had in their franchise since they started in April of 2021. They are such an inspiring example of the power of doing good …

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All Her Little Secrets: A Novel by Wanda M. Morris 1:18:22

30d ago1:18:22

1:18:22

Ellice Littlejohn escaped her dead-end town while healing from her traumatic childhood to earn an Ivy League law degree and become a firm's only black corporate attorney. But she is full of secrets even her closest friends don't know. When she arrives at work one morning and finds the married man she's dating, a man who happens to be her boss, is d…

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Interview with Daniela and Tony Bianchi of House Doctors in Strongsville, Ohio 35:30

1M ago35:30

35:30

In this episode, I talk with Daniela and Tony Bianchi of House Doctors about how they decided to start a House Doctors franchise with Premium Service Brands in August of 2021, what they'e learned since they've now started a second location, and details about the charitable work they're doing with Kid's Lift. Daniela and Tony share insights into the…

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The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka 47:04

1M ago47:04

47:04

We must have Olympic fever because we begin with a brief history of the global games, which, from the beginning, always included swimming. Then, we dive into a small but mighty masterpiece by Julie Otsuka, The Swimmers. This is a book about routine. Comforting routine and unmindful routine. It is about what happens to us when we lose our routines. …

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Interview with Belinda Wiesehan of 360° Painting in Pinehurst, North Carolina 40:51

2M ago40:51

40:51

In this episode, Belinda Wiesehan shares her story about how she and her husband John decided to join the 360° Painting franchise with Premium Service Brands. They started their business in Charlotte, North Carolina and ran both territories in both areas for a year and a half. They sold the Charlotte territory in May of 2022 and transitioned their …

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Interview with David Manley of ProLift Doors of Premium Service Brands in Amarillo, Texas 28:05

2M ago28:05

28:05

In this episode, I interview David Manley of ProLift Doors with Premium Service Brands in Amarillo, Texas. David worked as a retail manager for Wal-Mart / Kroger for many years before he and his wife decided to start their own business. After investigating three franchise brands, they decided to join the Premium Service Brands family and join ProLi…

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Interview with Barbara Reguero of Maid Right with Premium Service Brands in New Rochelle, New York 40:37

3M ago40:37

40:37

In this episode, I talk with Barbara Reguero about her transition from working on Wall Street for 23 years to owning a Maid Right franchise with Premium Service Brands. Barbara shares her story about how she has grown her business since she started it in February of 2015, her thoughts on being awarded the Franchisee of the Year in 2020 during a cha…

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Interview with Dez and Jesse Herrera of 360° Painting and House Doctors Franchises with Premium Service Brands in Raleigh, North Carolina 49:49

3M ago49:49

49:49

In this episode, I talk with Dez and Jesse Herrera of 360° Painting and House Doctors with Premium Service Brands in Raleigh, North Carolina. They purchased an existing 360° Painting franchise and added on a House Doctors franchise. They share their story, how they got started, lessons they've learned since joining the franchise, and what they like…

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ReLIT: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson 1:08:24

4M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

We return next week with a new episode, but we'd never leave you without a dope book to discuss. So, here's another favorite episode from our past! Hyde yo' kids! Hyde yo' wife! A young doctor allows his obsession with the duality of human nature to lead him down a path littered with lies, murder, and destruction. His name is Doctor Henry Jekyll; t…

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The Rick Thorne Show EP. #51 Maximillion Cooper from Gumball 3000 45:49

4M ago45:49

45:49

On this episode I chat with Maximillion Cooper from the world famous Gumball 3000. Listen now to his story. Thanks for the support, STAY RAD. @rickthorne @therickthorneshow @mrgumball3000

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ReLIT: Educated by Tara Westover 1:05:12

4M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Have you ever had to cut someone out of your life? No phone calls, texts, and your friends know not to invite both of you to the same event? This week, our theme is inspired by Educated, a memoir by Tara Westover. Tara didn’t have a birth certificate until she was nine years old and she didn’t see her first classroom until the age of 17. It’s like …

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Interview with Jesus Barrios with The Grout Medic, Kitchen Wise / Closet Wise, Window Gang and 360° Painting Franchises with Premium Service Brands in Denver, Colorado 38:34

4M ago38:34

38:34

In this episode, I talk with Jesus Barrios about The Grout Medic franchise which he and his father Harold started in November of 2006 (which was acquired by Premium Service Brands in 2021). Since then, they have added a Kitchen Wise / Closet Wise franchise in May of 2024 and are opening a 360° Painting franchise in June of 2024. Jesus shares his fa…

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King Lear by William Shakespeare 1:11:23

4M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

A man's enemies will be persons of his own household. In one of the most tragic classics, we are forced to stare unflinchingly into a household descending into madness and chaos. The play: King Lear The playwright: William Shakespeare LET'S GET LIT!!! - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod Find Alexis and Kari online:…

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The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka 51:50

4M ago51:50

51:50

"As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect.." The most kafkaesque book we've ever read is about isolation, capitalism, and the meaning of family - we think. The book: The Metamorphosis The author: Franz Kafka LET'S GET LIT!!! - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube…

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A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry 1:00:59

5M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

One family's matriarch does all she can to honor her late husband's memory, save her son from despair, and support the dreams of her daughter — Is there hope for them, a family who the world is against, a family who already feels death inside the walls of their dwelling? The play: A Raisin in the Sun The playwright: Lorraine Hansberry LET'S GET LIT…

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Interview with Mark Boyd of Premium Service Brands in Augusta, Georgia (House Doctors and 360° Painting (with Four New Brands Just Added - Kitchen Wise / Closet Wise, Window Gang, ProLift Doors, and Grout ... 40:39

5M ago40:39

40:39

In this episode, I interview Mark Boyd who owns a House Doctors and 360° Painting franchise in Evans, Georgia (just outside of Augusta, Georgia). Additionally, he has just added four new brands with Premium Service Brands (Kitchen Wise / Closet Wise, Window Gang, ProLift Doors, and Grout Medic). Mark shares his story about how he got started with H…

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No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy 1:24:08

5M ago1:24:08

1:24:08

What would you give for 2.4M dollars? Would you give up everything, and if so, in what order would you choose to abandon your life and everyone in it? One man must quickly decide his answer. What he chooses and what happens next is a story that uncovers the not-so-secret depravity of an entire country. The book: No Country for Old Men The author: C…

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ReLIT: Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell 1:42:03

5M ago1:42:03

1:42:03

This episode was first published on April 14, 2022, and it's still one of our favorites. We return next week with a new episode covering No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy. Enjoy! America's Most Wanted was a television show launched by a man who knew what it meant to lose a child forever, in the blink of an eye, to the hands of a monster. He…

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Interview with Eduardo Esquivel and Gabriela Cerrillo of 360° Painting in Cincinnati, Ohio 36:39

5M ago36:39

36:39

In this episode, we talk with with Eduardo Esquivel and Gabriela Cerrillo in Cincinnati, Ohio and the northern Kentucky area who joined the 360° Painting franchise with Premium Service Brands in July of 2020. They talk about how they discovered 360° Painting and why they chose to join them and Premium Service Brands, how their business has grown si…

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The Rick Thorne Show EP. #50 Tony Lovato from Mest 1:02:33

5M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

On this episode I chat with Tony Lovato from the band Mest. We talk about the early days of his band and his new 8th studio album he just recorded. STAY RAD @rickthorne @therickthorneshow @theofficialmest @anthonylovato

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Small Things like These by Claire Keegan 44:15

5M ago44:15

44:15

Not all heroes wear capes or have long epic trilogies written about them. Some live quiet lives, doing what they can to protect the most vulnerable. In a small Irish town, one man must choose if he'll become a hero or remain a silent enabler of a horrific system perpetrated by the church of his community. The book: Small Things Like These The autho…

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Interview with Bart Williams of House Doctors and Window Gang in Somerset, Kentucky 51:45

6M ago51:45

51:45

In this episode, we talk with Bart Williams, who has been a House Doctors franchisee for 18 years. Bart talks about his decision to get into franchising with House Doctors and what he has loved most since Premium Service Brands purchased House Doctors. He also shares lessons that he has learned in leadership and retention and how he was able to inc…

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The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead 1:17:08

6M ago1:17:08

1:17:08

An enslaved woman on a cotton plantation is considered an outcast by her fellow Africans, and as she comes into womanhood, her problems increase. What will she decide when a new enslaved man, Caesar, invites her to escape? The book: The Underground Railroad The author: Colson Whitehead LET'S GET LIT!!! - View the video podcast here: https://www.you…

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The Rick Thorne Show EP. #49 Ra Diaz from Korn 57:53

6M ago57:53

57:53

On this episode, I have amazing bass player Ra Diaz from Korn, Suicidal Tendencies and Good Guys In Black. Listen to his amazing story of following his dreams and living it as well. Follow @rickthorne @therickthorneshow @ra_diaz Rick Thorne STAY RAD

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ReLIT: The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi 1:11:38

6M ago1:11:38

1:11:38

Alexis and Kari are on a well-deserved break this week, so we'd like to share one of their favorite past episodes with you, The LITeratti. This week's theme, How to Survive a Crisis, is inspired by an amazing non-fic graphic novel, now turned into a film! One girl, the beloved only child of progressive parents, is sent to school in Austria. This is…

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Interview with Paul Flick, Founder and President of Premium Service Brands on Recent Innovations Across Their Nine Brands 26:38

6M ago26:38

26:38

In this episode, I talk with Paul Flick, founder and President of Premium Service Brands (PSB) on new innovations that are benefitting franchise partners across their nine brands. He shares updates with their customer acquisition app Nesto (which is launching in April of 2024) and the innovative changes they've made with their onboarding and traini…

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The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World by Jessica Nabongo 1:19:51

6M ago1:19:51

1:19:51

Why do you travel? Is relaxation your strongest motivation, or is it a desire to fill your IG feed with enviable photos? Do you look for comfort when abroad? Or do you hunger to taste the culture of others? Would you like to be treated like royalty? Or do you humbly present yourself as a guest in the home of another? One woman shares with us her tr…

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Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry 1:10:19

6M ago1:10:19

1:10:19

When should you give your kids cell phones, and what's the best way to teach a child about technology? We discover the answer in this episode's theme of the week, but first — It is a riveting story of a company that toppled global giants before succumbing to the ruthlessly competitive forces of Silicon Valley. The book: Losing the Signal: The Untol…

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The Rick Thorne Show EP. #48 Trevor Keveloh 56:06

6M ago56:06

56:06

On this episode, I interview comedian Trevor Keveloh. Follow, watch, listen and subscribe. Thank you #stayrad @therickthorneshow @rickthorne

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The Marsh King's Daughter by Karen Dionne 1:14:50

7M ago1:14:50

1:14:50

Do you have what it takes to endure in the wilderness if lost? Chances are you have everything you need to survive in your backpack. In this week's themed discussion, we'll explain how to use your tools to live another day if lost. Share this episode with your hike-loving friend. Then, it's on to our book. Helena has a loving husband and two beauti…

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I Am Not Your Negro by James Baldwin 45:28

7M ago45:28

45:28

A filmmaker pulls together a writer's unfinished work to reveal truths about racial relations in America. The writer: James Baldwin The book: I Am Not Your Negro LET'S GET LIT! - View the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/OXCf8CaUJ2Q Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod; Twitter — www.twitter.com/litsocietypod…

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Oppenheimer’s Biography: The Real Story Behind the Movie (Part 2) 1:00:53

7M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

One of the most iconic figures of the 21st century faces the impact of a life-threatening conspiracy. After serving his country for decades, Oppenheimer's government proceeded on a campaign to take down this leader and burn his world to the root. This is the thrilling conclusion of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheim…

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Oppenheimer’s Biography: The Real Story Behind the Movie (Part 1) 1:09:07

7M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

A brilliant and ambitious physicist whose connection to communism makes the FBI suspicious pushes through moral dilemmas to become the father of the atomic bomb. The Book: American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer The Authors: Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin LET'S GET LIT! - View the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/O…

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Falling by T.J. Newman 1:18:14

7M ago1:18:14

1:18:14

You just boarded a flight to New York. There are one hundred and forty-three other passengers onboard. What you don't know is that your pilot's family was kidnapped thirty minutes before the flight. For his family to live, everyone on your plane must die. The only way the family will survive is if the pilot follows his orders and crashes the plane.…

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The Rick Thorne Show EP. #47 Mike Herrera from MXPX 57:29

8M ago57:29

57:29

The Rick Thorne Show Podcast Ep. #47 with Mike Herrera from MXPX. Thank you for listening and subscribe stay rad. @therickthorneshow @rickthorne

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The book is better - Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann 1:21:46

8M ago1:21:46

1:21:46

SEASON 5 IS HERE - and our first book is a doozie! The year is 1920, and the wealthiest people on earth all belong to one Native American tribe, The Osage Nation of Oklahoma. Soon, a trail of corpses unearths a sinister plot involving greed, murder, and the foundation of the FBI. After a spoiler-filled discussion, we'll break down some of history's…

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ReLIT: Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead 1:05:24

9M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Hi readers! Our fourth season has ended, and we're preparing for year five (CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!). In the meantime, we're revisiting our favorite episodes from the past and sharing them again with all of you. This week, we're rediscovering the thrilling heist of Harlem Shuffle by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead. Looking for somethin…

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ReLIT: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson (Now a miniseries on HULU) 1:06:35

10M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Hi readers! Our fourth season has ended, and we're preparing for year five (CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!). In the meantime, we're revisiting our favorite episodes from the past and sharing them again with all of you. This week, we're rediscovering the book Black Cake, now an Oprah-produced miniseries on Hulu. Looking for something new? Check us out on YouT…

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Make that delusion a reality 19:18

10M ago19:18

19:18

“It's about believing that you can achieve what you want” This episode is all about practising positive delusions to help boost your confidence at work and shake off the dreaded imposter syndrome that - we promise - pretty much everyone experiences. Miquita and Julia chat about the rise of “Delulu” girls, Tube girl confidence, vision boards, the po…

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ReLIT: The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey and Michaela Angela Davis 1:23:44

10M ago1:23:44

1:23:44

Hi readers! Our fourth season has ended, and we're preparing for year five (CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!). In the meantime, we're revisiting our favorite episodes from the past and sharing them again with all of you. This week is for the LAMBLY. Mariah Carey is a girl from New York State with Irish and Black American roots. She has a father, mother, brothe…

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Working on your relationship with work 17:24

10M ago17:24

17:24

"A working life filled with success, autonomy and power takes balance, restoration and nourishment” This episode is all about the wellness of you and finding a healthy balance in your working life, which can be so hard sometimes. Don’t we know it! Miquita and Julia chat about taking time off, finding that elusive work-life balance, comparing yourse…

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Our Favorite Books from 2023 and the Books we Hated (ahem liked the least) 58:03

10M ago58:03

58:03

While this season might be coming to a close, the world of literature continues to expand endlessly. With a fifth season on the horizon, we eagerly anticipate unearthing new narratives, unexplored genres, and captivating conversations with authors and bibliophiles alike. Stay connected with us on YouTube, where we'll share weekly bonus content (htt…

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Talk that talk & take your position 17:50

10M ago17:50

17:50

“I think it's fundamental to one's own personal success to learn as much as you can about your own self-worth. And to speak it to yourself, speak it to the world and speak it to the people around you” This episode is all about communication, asking for what you want and knowing your self-worth. It can feel scary to put your dreams on the table and …

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The Rick Thorne Show EP. #46 Joel Jimenez 49:09

10M ago49:09

49:09

On this episode I chat with the very funny comedian Joel Jimenez. Not only is Joel a comedian he also skateboards and plays drums in the hardcore band, 'Mad Peaceful'. He's a rad and multitalented dude, get to know more about him here on this episode. Stay inspired and STAY RAD. Follow: @therickthorneshow @rickthorne @mostlysorry @madpeacefulband…

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Thicker Than Water by Kerry Washington 1:47:58

10M ago1:47:58

1:47:58

Popular obsession with genealogy has some twisted roots. Let's talk about it - but first: An award-winning actress and gladiator receives a call from her parents on a routine afternoon. Their nervous hesitations let her know something is wrong. She turns her car around, drives to the home, and sits in the living of the people she's known all her li…

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